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Del Close

Del Close

Del Close (March 9, 1934 – March 4, 1999) was an American actor, writer, and teacher who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. In addition to an acting career in television and film, he was one of the influences on modern improvisational theater. Close is co-founder of the ImprovOlympic (iO). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known for

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015 • Self (archive footage)
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice
1994 • Old Gobbo
The Public Eye
The Public Eye
1992 • H.R. Rineman
A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
1992 • Baseball Owner (uncredited)
Next of Kin
Next of Kin
1989 • Frank
Fat Man and Little Boy
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989 • Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
Dream Breakers
Dream Breakers
1989 • Dr. Stone
The Blob
The Blob
1988 • Reverend Meeker

Full filmography

The Public Eye
The Public Eye
1992 • H.R. Rineman
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A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
1992 • Baseball Owner (uncredited)
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Next of Kin
Next of Kin
1989 • Frank
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Fat Man and Little Boy
Fat Man and Little Boy
1989 • Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
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Dream Breakers
Dream Breakers
1989 • Dr. Stone
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The Blob
The Blob
1988 • Reverend Meeker
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The Big Town
The Big Town
1987 • Deacon Daniels
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Light of Day
Light of Day
1987 • Dr. Natterson
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One More Saturday Night
One More Saturday Night
1986 • Mr. Schneider / Large Tattooed Man
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986 • English Teacher
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Thief
Thief
1981 • Mechanic #1
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American Graffiti
American Graffiti
1973 • Man at Bar (Guy)
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Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob
1972 • Hobo Wearing eyepatch
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Gold
Gold
1972 • Hawk
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Del Close – Biography, Known For & Filmography